Conjunctions

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause.

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Give an example of a coordinating conjunction.

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An example of a coordinating conjunction is 'and'.

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What is the purpose of the conjunction 'but'?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas.

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Fill in the blank: I wanted to go to the park, ___ it started to rain.

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but

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What does the conjunction 'for' indicate?

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The conjunction 'for' indicates a reason or cause.

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Fill in the blank: She likes to read, ___ she doesn't have much time.

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yet

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What is the function of the conjunction 'nor'?

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The conjunction 'nor' is used to present an alternative negative idea.

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Fill in the blank: He didn't eat breakfast, ___ he was late for school.

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for

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What does the conjunction 'so' express?

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The conjunction 'so' expresses a result or consequence.